Combined crib and swing



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I w M Mardi 26, 1929- H. B. WIHEBRINK COMBINED CRIB AND SWING Filed May15', 192s 2 Sheets-Sheet l g'rwentov Patente-d Mar. 26, 1929,

UNITED STATES HARRYB. WIHEBRINK, or ANDERSON, INDIANA.

` COMBINED CRIB AND SWING. f

. Application filed May This invention relates to a combined crib andswing for children. u n

An important object of the invention. is to provide a device of thischaracter which is capable or' general use and which may be readilyconverted from one to the other or its uses. y

A further object of the invention is to provide a device of thischaracter which may be folded into a small compass when not in use sothat-it may be conveniently stored. o f

These and other objects I attain by the construction shown in theaccompanying drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration is showna preferred embodiment of my invention a1id'wherein:-

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a combined crib and swing constructed inaccordance with my invention showingthe parts in the position which theyoccupy when the device is used as a crib;

Figure 2 is a plan View thereof;

Figure 3 is a side elevation showing the device folded; i l

Figure 4t is a side elevation partially in section showing thedevice inuse as a swing;

Figure 5 is an enlarged vertical sectional view therethrough f Figure 6is a fragmentary side'elevation illustrating the manner of connectingthe section of theupper frame;v

Figurev 7y is a 'detail view showingv the manner of connecting the upperends of the *a are in this position and the deviceis supcrib straps.

Referring now. more particularly tothe drawings, thev device comprisesuppery andl V lower trames, generally designated at 10 and 11. Each ofthese `frames comprises a pair.

yof Ushaped elements, the ends ofthe arms.A

12 of which are pivotally connected to one another, as at'l3, so as toprovide an open rectangular lframe, the ends of which *may` be angularlydisposed with relation tov one another for a purpose presently toappear.

The upper frame member is provided at its corners with rings 14 adaptedto ldetachablyl receive vsnaps of straps 15, by means of which thisframe may be suspended; A canvas bag 16 of theproper depth is hcmnied,as at 17, at its ripper edge about the upper frame member and may havein its bottom mattress 18 any suitablev character.V This mattress shouldbe jointed atits center in alignment with the joints of the frames.

1928. VSerial Noi. 277,958.

frame members for a purpose presently to appear.

The upper and lower frame members are connected bylinks 19 and 20, ofwhich the links 19 are pivoted to the lower-,frame member and the Ilinks20 to the upper frame member.A Adjacent ends of the links are pivoted toone another, as at 21, the pivot being spaced from the ends of the links2() which,

' at their ends, are provided with notches 22 receiving headed pins 23carried by the links 19 when the links are in alignment. The sides ofthe bottom frameare preferably connected by a transverse brace,fdesignated at 24. j

Secured to tlie upper frame member at the center thereof and at eachside is a rplate 2,5. This plate has at its lower end a cove 26receiving a headed element 27 carried by the associated link 20 whenthis link is perpcndicularly related to the sides of the `frame. At onesider of the pivotal connection 13, this plate vhas anarcuate slot 28through which` extends abolt 29 carried by the adjacent armof theU-shaped member at the corresponding end of the frame.

Upon thisv bolt is mounted a thumb nut 30.7011 similar clampingdeviceforfholding thek U-frame in adjusted positions with rela` tion to theplate. When the arms of the Uframes of the upper frame member are inalignment with one another, thisbolt 'is disposed atthe upper end of theslot.

VItwi1l be obvious that when these bolts frame member willfprovide avery rigid structure. Y. With the parts in this position,

vaf-bed is formed.' When it is desired to con? verttlie devicefor use asa swing, 'the straps are disengaged from the rings '14 of the U-A shapedmember having the bolts 29 and these bolts are loosened, permitting thisU-frame to assume an angle' tol the other of the Since the corresponding.frame member of the bottom frame is supported therefrom, this `memberwill assume a similar angle. Movement'of the bolts kto the lower ends ofthe slots terminates the move ment of these frame members and leaves theupper ends of the slots free to receive the snaps 31 of the 'straps 15.With the parts in this position, which is illustrated in Figure 3, oneend of the mattress provides -a Ul A seat while the opposite end thereofforms a leg rest.

Since the construction hereinbefore set forth is capable of a certainrange of change and modification Without materially departing lfrom 'thespirit of the invention, I do not limit myself to such specificstruct-ure except as hereinafter claimed.

l claim l. ln a combined crib and swing, upper and lower rectangularframes `each comprising` a pair of U-shaped sections the ends of thearms of which are pivotally connected to one another, linlr connectionsbetween said frames at the ends and center of the sides thereof, aLflexible bag supported 'from thev upper frame, a connection between thesides of the lower frame extending `beneath the bag,` to support Ithesame, and means connecting the sections of vthe upper frame formaintaining the sections of said upper frame in adjusted kpositions withrelation to one another.

2. ln a combined crib and swing, upper and lower reci'langjular frameseach com-prisinga pair of itl-shaped sections the ends of the arms ofwhich are pivotally connected to one' another, linlrconneetions betweensaid frames at `the ends and center of toe sides thereof, a fieaiblehas; supported from the upper frame, a connect-ion betweenthesides ofthe lower frame extending beneath the bag to supportthe same, and meansconnecting); the sections of the upper frame for maintaining` the`sections of said upper frame in adjusted positions with relation to4one another,v the link connections Abetween said frames being,`collapsible to permit movement of the frames y.into superimposedrelation.

3. ln a combined-crib and swing, upper and lower rectangular frames eachcomprispair of 'il-shapedsectionsthe ends of the ams of which arepivotally connected toene another, linlr connections between said framesat the ends andcenter `of 'the sides thereof, a Vileirible bag);supported from the upper frame, a connection bctweon'the sides of tnelower frame extending' beneath `the bag to support the same, ymeansconnecting the sections of the upper frame for maintaining the sectionsof said upper frame in adjusted rpositions with relation to yoneanother7 the end corners of the upper frame having` means `fordetachably connecting` straps thereto, and means disposed at the centerof the upper frame for connecting the straps of one end of the frame tothe frame at the center thereof.

4. In a combined criband swing, upper and lower rectangular frames eachcomprising` a pair of U-shaped sections the ends of the arms of whichare pivotally connected to one another, link connections between saidframes at the ends :and center of the sides thereof, a rflexible bagsupported from thc upper frame, a yconnection betweenthc sides of thelower frame extend-ing beneath the bag,Y to support the same, meansconnecting the sections ofthe upper frame for maintainingr the sectionsof said upper frame in adjusted positions with relation to one another,

comprisinga plates rigidly secured to one of said sections and 'havingarcuate slots for the passage of bolts carried by the other of said:sections and clamping;A elen'ients associated -with said bolts formaintaining` the sections of the upper frame in alignment with oneanother or 4in a predetermined angular relation. i

5. In a combined vcrib and swing, .upper and 4#lower rectangular frameseach-comprising` a pair of Li-shaped sections the ends of the arms ofwhich are pivotally connected to one another, link-connections betweensaid frames at the end-s and center of the sides thereof, la flexiblebagsupported from the upper frame, a connection between Vthe sides ofthe lower frame *extending beneath the bag to support the same, meansconnecting the sections of the upper frame for:maintaininp; the sectionsof said upper frame in adjusted positions Awith relation to one anothercomprising` plates rigidly secured to one of said .sections and haringarcuateslots for the passa-geef bolts carried .by the other of saidsections and clampingelements asso-V ciated with said bolts formaintaining the rsect-ions lof the upper frame in alignment with oneanother ior Lin a predetermined angular relatiom the end corners oftheupper frameihavingirings,supportingstrapsihairing snap 'hooks to engagesaid irings, the snap hoolzfof the last named section of'zthe upperframe being` engageable in :the upper ends of 'the slots of said platesiwhen the frame is Iin the last named. position.

ln testimony whereof :I hereunto aiiixmy signature. Y

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